EP 31: Jodie Richardson "Unpacking BIRTH TRAUMA to Create Awareness: Jodie's Survival Story After A Uterine Atony/ Postpartum Hemorrhage & Hysterectomy"

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Trigger warning for this episode- we discuss Birth Trauma on a deep level. If you require support after listening to this episode please visit Birthtrauma.org.au (ABTA) and you can also follow them on Instagram @birthtrauma.org.au
There are additional support resources here. Now given that Birth Trauma Awareness Week has recently passed. We thought it would be fitting to share with you all Jodie's incredible story. Imagine waking up in your fourth trimester in the hospital, being told that your uterus has been removed and after being in an induced coma for weeks after a Uterine Atony and almost dying?
We unpack:
What happened during Jodie's birth birth and more specifically in the 4th trimester of Motherhood . For example a uterine atony- postpartum haemorrhage- laparotomy and kidney failure and a hysterectomy.

How she recovered mentally and physically given the significant trauma that her and her family endured.
Disassociation with the birth and connection to bub and odd feelings associated with this.
Missing out on all of the firsts in Motherhood.
Who was in her village and unsolicited advice from outsiders.
The idea of being 'brave' and how that isn't necessarily helpful language for someone recovering from Birth Trauma.
Mothers being enough, the vicious cycle of mum guilt and learning to sit in her grief instead of forcing herself to feel grateful.
Advice to any parent who has endured birth related trauma in terms of seeking the right type of professional help.
Finding her passion again through work and celebrating being alive.

The most beautiful aspects in Jodie's current phase of Motherhood. The simple things like being a part of her sons life- not just a mother but a friend- new phases of relationships.

The joy of cooking as family and coming together- '"Food brings everyone together with the people you love".

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